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alternating current
A type of electrical current that reverses directions at regular recurring intervals or cycles. In North America, the standard is 60 cycles, or 60Hz per second.
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base load
The minimum amount of electric power that a utility must supply over a given period of time.
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capacity
The power output rating of a generator, typically measured in megawatts.
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carbon dioxide
A non-toxic gas produced from the burning of fossil fuels as well as other processes. Carbon Dioxide is the most common greenhouse gas.
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cogeneration
The production of both electricity and useful thermal energy from the same energy source.
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demand-side management
All activities undertaken by a utility that reduces or curtails end-use energy demand. DSM is usually used to reduce customer load during peak demand or at times of supply constraint.
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direct current
A type of electrical current that flows in one direction, usually at a relatively low voltage and high current.
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distribution
A system of lines, transformers, and switches that transport electricity to customer load points such as homes and businesses.
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district heating
Steam or hot water from an outside source used as a heat source in a building. The steam or hot water is usually produced by a utility at a central plant and piped into a building or multiple buildings.
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electricity
A fundamental form of energy that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons. Electricity is typically produced at a central plant or from distributed sources such as solar panels.
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